AMD FX-6300
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: AMD
Cores: 6C / 12T
Clock: 3.5 - 3.5 GHz
Socket: AM3+
TDP: 95W
Price: $62.02 from Amazon
AMD FX-6300
Cores
6C / 12T
Clock
3.5 - 3.5 GHz
Socket
AM3+
TDP
95W
Best price from Amazon
$62.02
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Overview
The AMD FX-6300 brings 6 cores and 12 threads. 8MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Clocks run from 3.5GHz base to 3.5GHz boost. It drops into the AM3+ socket with a 95W TDP — about 15.8W per core.
Board socket comes first when pairing parts — after that, make sure your cooler's rating covers the chip. Its $62.02 price tag places it squarely in budget territory. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and adds the part's price to your build total. AMD backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 95 W |
| CPU Cores | 6 |
| Socket | AM3+ |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Piledriver |
| Integrated Graphics | None |
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